Identify the type of processed foods prepared by mixing and processing of individual ingredients resulting in relatively shelf stable food products .
A. Formulated foods ✓
B. Food derivatives
C. Functional foods
D. Medical foods
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Correct answer: A
Formulated foods are prepared by mixing and processing of individual ingredients to yield relatively shelf-stable food products, e.g. blended/composite foods.
Q2.
Which among the following are physical hazards present in foods ?
A. (A), (C), (D) only ✓
B. (B), (D), (E) only
C. (A), (B), (E) only
D. (A), (B), (D) only
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Correct answer: A
Physical hazards are foreign objects: stones (A), match sticks (C), stems and seeds (D). Pesticide residues (B) and veterinary residues (E) are chemical hazards. Hence (A), (C), (D) only.
Q3.
Mr. X sells gol gappas/pani puri and bhel puri in an urban slum of Delhi. Identify the type of food service system.
A. Conventional food service system ✓
B. Assembly-service system
C. Ready-prepared food service system
D. Commissary food service system
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Correct answer: A
A street vendor prepares and serves food on the same premises with little holding time, which is the conventional food service system.
Q4.
Match List-I with List-II : Nutrition Programmes with Type/aim of Nutrition Programmes
Saksham Anganwadi (ICDS) = Outreach programme for ECC (III); PM POSHAN/Mid Day Meal = Food Supplementation Programme (IV); Antodaya Anna Yojana = Food Security Programme (II); NIDDCP = Nutrient Deficiency Control Programme (I). So A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.
Q5.
Which among the following is NOT the personal skill required to pursue career in the food service industry ?
A. An interest in food and regular update of trends in national and international cuisines
B. Good communication and interaction skill
C. Ability to forecast fashion trends ✓
D. Pleasant, cheerful and energetic personality
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Correct answer: C
Ability to forecast fashion trends relates to the textile/fashion industry, not the food service industry.
Q6.
______ is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into finished and semi-finished food products.
A. Food Science
B. Food Processing ✓
C. Food Technology
D. Food Manufacturing
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Correct answer: B
Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into finished and semi-finished food products.
Q7.
Which of the following statement is incorrect in the context of HACCP ?
A. Enables to detect hazards at any stage of processing or manufacture
B. Enables producers, processors, distributors and exporters to utilise resources efficiently and in a cost effective manner for assuring food safety
C. Promote the development of standardisation and related activities in the world with a view to facilitate the international exchange of goods and services ✓
D. Assures consistently good quality products
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Correct answer: C
Promoting standardisation to facilitate international exchange of goods is the role of ISO, not HACCP. HACCP is a food safety system that identifies and controls hazards. Hence statement (3) is incorrect.
Q8.
Children whose families are not traceable, or are unfit/dead or simply unwilling to take the child back stay in ______.
A. Observation homes
B. Special homes
C. Adoption homes ✓
D. Juvenile homes
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Correct answer: C
Children whose families cannot be traced or are unwilling/unfit to take them back are placed for adoption and stay in adoption homes.
Q9.
In India, the first SOS village was set up in which year ?
A. 1964 ✓
B. 1962
C. 1961
D. 1963
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Correct answer: A
The first SOS Children's Village in India was established at Greenfields, Faridabad in 1964.
Q10.
Match List-I with List-II : Name of the Programme/ Scheme/Initiative with Objective
National Service Volunteer Scheme = opportunities to graduates for whole-time national development (III); NSS = involving college students in social service/national development (IV); Multi-Service Centres for Older Persons = day-care, education, healthcare, companionship (II); SOS Children's Villages = family approach to care of orphaned/abandoned children (I). So A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I.
Q11.
Which of the following programme in India provides medical care to the older persons living in isolated and backward areas ?
A. Respite Care Homes
B. Continuous Care Homes
C. Multi-service centres for Older Persons
D. Mobile Medicare Units ✓
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Correct answer: D
Mobile Medicare Units provide medical care to older persons living in isolated and backward areas by taking medical services to their doorstep.
Q12.
Name the type of disability that affect communication, social interaction and play behaviour.
A. Visual Impairment
B. Cerebral Palsy
C. Locomotor disability
D. Autism ✓
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Correct answer: D
Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is characterised by impairments in communication, social interaction and restricted/repetitive play behaviour.
Q13.
Which of the following term refers to the density of knitted fabric measured by weight of the given fabric ?
A. Ends per Inch (EPI)
B. Picks per Inch (PPI)
C. Grams per Square Metre (GSM) ✓
D. Thread Count
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Correct answer: C
GSM (Grams per Square Metre) expresses the density of a knitted fabric by its weight per unit area.
Q14.
Arrange the stages of fashion cycle in correct order :
A. (B), (C), (D), (A), (E)
B. (B), (A), (C), (D), (E) ✓
C. (B), (D), (C), (E), (A)
D. (B), (A), (D), (E), (C)
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Correct answer: B
Fashion cycle: Introduction of a style (B) -> Increase in popularity (A) -> Peak of popularity (C) -> Decline in popularity (D) -> Obsolescence (E). So B, A, C, D, E.
Q15.
Identify the given standardisation mark.
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A. ISI ✓
B. FPO
C. Hallmark
D. AGMARK
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Correct answer: A
The triangular mark with 'मानक: पथप्रदर्शक:' (Standard Mark of the Bureau of Indian Standards) is the ISI mark certifying industrial products conform to Indian Standards.
Q16.
Which of the following is NOT a consumer responsibility ?
A. Consumer should read all the information given on the brochure/label
B. Consumer should be honest in all their dealings and must pay for all their purchases
C. Consumer should keep receipts and relevant documents of purchase
D. Consumer should avoid buying products with standardisation marks ✓
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Correct answer: D
Consumers should PREFER products with standardisation marks (ISI, AGMARK, etc.). Avoiding them is not a responsibility, hence (4) is NOT a consumer responsibility.
Q17.
Match List-I with List-II : Fabric Defects with Source of Faults
Ms. X is fond of wearing hot pants, baggy pants and unmatched buttons. Which among the following concept she has been following ?
A. Classic
B. Style
C. Fads ✓
D. Fashion
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Correct answer: C
Hot pants, baggy pants and unmatched buttons are short-lived, eccentric trends adopted with great enthusiasm for a brief time, i.e. fads.
Q19.
Preeti is wearing a red dress with green flowers on it. Which colour scheme is represented in her dress ?
A. Analogous colour scheme
B. Complementary colour scheme ✓
C. Monochromatic colour scheme
D. Spilt complementary colour scheme
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Correct answer: B
Red and green are opposite each other on the colour wheel, so the combination is a complementary colour scheme.
Q20.
Arrange the specific methods and procedures of special education in correct order of their implementation.
A. (A), (C), (B), (D)
B. (D), (C), (A), (B) ✓
C. (C), (D), (A), (B)
D. (B), (C), (A), (D)
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Correct answer: B
Order: Assessing the child's level (D) -> Developing Individualised Education Programme (C) -> Facilitating access and use of support services (B)... but standard sequence is assess, develop IEP, regular evaluation, facilitate support. Correct flow = D, C, A, B: assess (D), develop IEP (C), undertake regular evaluation (A), facilitate support services (B).
Q21.
Which stage of Guest Cycle is focused on 'Guest Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty' ?
A. Pre-arrival stage
B. Arrival stage
C. Occupancy ✓
D. Departure
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Correct answer: C
The occupancy stage of the guest cycle focuses on maximising guest satisfaction and building customer loyalty during the stay.
Q22.
Which among the following are NOT the strengths of radio ?
A. (B) and (E) only ✓
B. (A) and (B) only
C. (C) and (D) only
D. (C) and (E) only
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Correct answer: A
Directional signage (B) is a strength of out-of-home media, and low reach (E) is a weakness, not a strength of radio. Audience selectivity, frequency builder and low cost ARE strengths of radio. So (B) and (E) only are NOT strengths.
Q23.
Which of the following are examples of welfare catering ?
A. (A), (B) and (C) only
B. (B), (C) and (D) only
C. (A), (C) and (E) only
D. (A), (B) and (D) only ✓
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Correct answer: D
Welfare (non-commercial/non-profit) catering includes mid day meals in schools (A), creches (B) and dharmashalas (D). Chain catering organisations (C) and wine bars (E) are commercial. So (A), (B) and (D) only.
Q24.
Match List-I with List-II : Type of media with Example
Print = Magazine (II); Interactive = Internet (III); Out of home = Poster (IV); Broadcast = Television (I). So A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.
Q25.
As a function of Human Resource Management, the systematic development of attitudes, knowledge, skills required by a person to perform a given task or job adequately is termed as ______.
A. Training ✓
B. Development
C. Appraisal
D. Retention
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Correct answer: A
Training is the systematic development of the attitudes, knowledge and skills required by a person to perform a given task or job adequately.
Q26.
Who among the following is head of the kitchen, and is responsible for planning, organising and controlling the kitchen operations ?
A. Kitchen stewarding
B. Chef-de-cuisine ✓
C. Restaurant manager
D. Chef-de-parties
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Correct answer: B
The Chef-de-cuisine (executive chef) is the head of the kitchen, responsible for planning, organising and controlling all kitchen operations.
Q27.
Which of the following personnel in the front office is responsible for determining shifts of the employees, meeting and greeting all arrivals ensuring accurate and speedy rooming procedure as well as checking occupancy ?
A. Front Office Supervisor
B. Assistant Manager- Front Office ✓
C. Lobby Manager
D. Receptionist
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Correct answer: B
The Assistant Manager-Front Office determines staff shifts, greets all arrivals, ensures accurate and speedy rooming, and checks occupancy.
Q28.
Identify the major functions of Human Resource/Talent Management.
A. (B), (D), (E) only ✓
B. (B), (C), (D) only
C. (A), (D), (E) only
D. (A), (C), (D) only
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Correct answer: A
Major HR/talent management functions are recruiting and staffing (B), training and developing employees (D), and retention and redressal (E). Gaining knowledge of company goals (A) and managing back office (C) are not core HR functions. So (B), (D), (E) only.
Q29.
Arrange the following housekeeping department personnel in top to bottom hierarchical order, below the level of executive housekeeper.
A. (A), (C), (D), (B) ✓
B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
C. (C), (A), (B), (D)
D. (C), (A), (D), (B)
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Correct answer: A
Below executive housekeeper: Assistant Housekeeper (A) -> Public Area Supervisor (C) -> Head Housemen (D) -> Housemen (B). So (A), (C), (D), (B).
Q30.
Match List-I with List-II : Types of Hospitality Establishment with Services
A. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) ✓
B. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
C. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
D. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
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Correct answer: A
Hotel = offers lodging, meals (III); Lodge = rented accommodation for sleeping, may not offer food (IV); Resort = range of amenities, sports and leisure activities (I); Furnished camps = hospitality to people undertaking adventure sports (II). So A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.
Q31.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a consumer problem regarding inadequate or erroneous information given by the manufacturer?
A. Labels not factually correct, deceptive and misleading
B. Incorrect weights and measures ✓
C. Non-informative advertisements
D. Lack of buying guides to aid the consumer in decision-making
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Correct answer: B
Incorrect weights and measures is a problem of malpractice/cheating in quantity, not of inadequate or erroneous information given by the manufacturer. The other three relate to information.
Q32.
Arrange the steps of nutritional care during illness in correct sequence:
A. (A), (B), (C), (D) ✓
B. (B), (C), (A), (D)
C. (D), (B), (C), (A)
D. (A), (D), (C), (B)
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Correct answer: A
Nutritional care process: Assessing nutritional status (A) -> Diagnosis of nutritional problems (B) -> Planning and prioritising nutrition interventions (C) -> Monitoring and evaluating outcomes (D). So (A), (B), (C), (D).
Q33.
Match List-I with List-II : Consumer Organisation with Publication
A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) ✓
C. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
D. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
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Correct answer: B
Consumer Union = Consumer Report (III); VOICE = Consumer Voice (I); Australian Consumer Association = Choice (IV); CERC = Insight (II). So A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Q34.
Match List-I with List-II : Medium of Communication with Development Communication Initiatives
Educational Satellite = EDUSAT (IV); Television = Kyunki Jeena isi Ka Nam Hai (III); ICTs = Sustainable Access in Rural India (II); Print Media = Project Village Chhatera (I). So A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I.
Q35.
A brief 10 - 60 second message between programmes, generally in the form of jingles is called as ______.
A. Public Social Advertisement
B. Public Social Announcement
C. Public Service Announcement ✓
D. Participatory Service Announcement
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Correct answer: C
A brief 10-60 second message aired between programmes, often as jingles, for public welfare, is a Public Service Announcement (PSA).
Q36.
______ uses a combination of different communication methods and materials about a theme for a predefined period of time.
A. Radio programme
B. Newsletter
C. Networking
D. Campaign ✓
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Correct answer: D
A campaign uses a combination of different communication methods and materials about a single theme over a predefined period of time.
Q37.
Which newspaper started a regular fortnightly column describing the lives of the people of a small village Chhatera in Northwest Delhi under the Project Village Chhatera?
A. The Times of India
B. The Indian Express
C. The Hindustan Times ✓
D. The Hindu
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Correct answer: C
Under Project Village Chhatera, The Hindustan Times ran a regular fortnightly column on the lives of the people of village Chhatera in Northwest Delhi.
Q38.
Who among the following comprehended and explained that young children have different ways of understanding the world, due to which they need a supportive environment?
A. Jean Piaget ✓
B. Lev Vygotsky
C. Sigmund Freud
D. Erik Erikson
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Correct answer: A
Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory explained that young children understand the world differently from adults and need a supportive environment to construct knowledge.
Q39.
Ms. Y purchased a geyser, which got bursted when she switched it on. Which consumer right of her's is violated in this case ?
A. Right to be informed
B. Right to choose
C. Right to safety ✓
D. Right to be heard
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Correct answer: C
A geyser bursting when switched on endangers life and property, violating the consumer's Right to Safety (protection against hazardous goods).
Q40.
Which method of washing is used in front loading machine ?
A. Agitating
B. Tumbling ✓
C. Pulsation
D. Friction
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Correct answer: B
Front loading washing machines use the tumbling action (drum rotation lifts and drops clothes) to wash the laundry.
There are two types of institutions which have in-house laundry and maintenance setups i.e. within their organisation. These are hotels and hospitals. Both have a large quantum of bed linen and other room furnishing requirements as also staff uniforms and accessories such as aprons, caps, head dresses and masks. The hospital laundry takes care of hygiene, cleanliness and disinfection. However, a number of hospitals have started using disposables where there is a threat of infection, which are then destroyed by burning. In the hospitality sector, i.e. for hotel and restaurants, aesthetics and final finish of the articles are most important. As compared to hospitals, the articles here may be of different fibre contents. Final finishing of laundered goods, i.e. starching, ironing pressing and correct and perfect folding, are emphasised. They also have to take care of guests' personal laundry when required. The smaller hotels may have link ups with commercial laundries from outside.
Q41.
Which fabric is used for hospital clothing ?
A. Synthetic
B. Silk
C. Cotton ✓
D. Rayon
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Correct answer: C
Hospital clothing/linen requires hygiene, easy disinfection and high-temperature washing, for which cotton is the suitable fabric.
Q42.
Which sector lays stress on aesthetics and finishes of the articles?
A. Hospital
B. Hostel
C. Hotel ✓
D. Prison
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Correct answer: C
The passage states that in the hospitality sector, i.e. for hotel and restaurants, aesthetics and final finish of the articles are most important.
Q43.
How many types of institutions have in-house laundry and maintenance set-ups ?
A. Four
B. Two ✓
C. Three
D. Five
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Correct answer: B
The passage states there are two types of institutions (hotels and hospitals) which have in-house laundry and maintenance setups.
Q44.
Which of the following methods can be applied for disinfecting laundry in hospitals ?
A. (A), (B) and (D) only ✓
B. (A), (B) and (C) only
C. (B), (C) and (D) only
D. (A), (C) and (D) only
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Correct answer: A
Disinfecting hospital laundry: use of disposables (A), anti-bacterial finishes on garments (B), and disinfectants with high temperature washing (D). Washing reusable garments in cold water (C) does not disinfect. So (A), (B) and (D) only.
Q45.
Which of the following statement is NOT correct with regard to in-house laundry set-ups ?
A. They exist within the organisation
B. They are responsible for washing organisational laundry only ✓
C. They also provide final finishing to laundered garments
D. They have link ups with commercial laundries
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Correct answer: B
In-house laundries also handle guests' personal laundry, not organisational laundry only, so statement (2) is NOT correct. The passage notes they take care of guests' personal laundry when required.
RRE was a nationwide communication campaign for generating awareness about HIV/AIDS. The aim of the campaign was to spread information regarding primary prevention services, develop an understanding of the disease, reduce stigma and discrimination against people with AIDS and enhance people's knowledge about the preventive measures, health habits and lifestyle. A specially designed train traversed over 9000 km a year covering 180 districts/ halt stations, and held programmes and activities in 43,200 villages. It comprised of seven coaches, equipped with educational material, interactive touch screens and 3-D models, services in the context of HIV-TB co-infection, an LCD Projector and platform for folk performances, counselling cabins and two doctor's cabins for providing counselling and treatment. RRE started its journey from Kanyakumari, followed the 'parikrama' style and halted at 180 stations and covered almost all the states of India. During the halt at each station, performing artists including orators and performers went to different villages to undertake information communication activities such as street plays, folk songs, stories and group counselling sessions. The project was implemented by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Nehru Yuva Sangathan (NYKS), UNICEF and UNAIDS in co-operation with Indian Railways.
Q46.
What was the focus area of Red Ribbon Express campaign ?
A. Maternal and child health
B. Immunisation
C. HIV/AIDS ✓
D. Promotion of Literacy
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Correct answer: C
The passage states RRE was a nationwide communication campaign for generating awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Q47.
Which of the following is NOT an objective of Red Ribbon Express initiative ?
A. To reduce stigma and discrimination against people with AIDS
B. To provide an umbrella of health services related to nutrition and care only to youth ✓
C. To enhance knowledge of people about preventive measures, health habits and lifestyle
D. To spread awareness regarding primary prevention services
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Correct answer: B
Providing health services for nutrition and care 'only to youth' is not an objective; RRE aimed at the general population on HIV/AIDS awareness. The other three are stated objectives in the passage.
Q48.
What is the full form of NACO ?
A. National AIDS Co-operative Organisation
B. National Alliance Control Organisation
C. National AIDS Co-ordinate Organisation
D. National AIDS Control Organisation ✓
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Correct answer: D
The passage states NACO is the National AIDS Control Organisation.
Q49.
How many coaches were installed in the Red Ribbon Express ?
A. 5
B. 7 ✓
C. 8
D. 10
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Correct answer: B
The passage states RRE comprised of seven coaches.
Q50.
Which of the following was NOT included as a strategy of RRE campaign ?
A. Use of educational material on HIV/AIDS; interactive touch screens and 3-D models
B. Counselling services by doctors
C. Use of community radio ✓
D. Use of IEC activities such as folk songs and dances
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Correct answer: C
The passage lists educational material, touch screens, 3-D models, doctor counselling and folk performances, but does not mention community radio. So use of community radio (3) was NOT a strategy.
Original question paper source: National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET (UG) 2024. Reproduced for educational use. Answers & explanations by UniDrill.